Teak Software

What Teak Software does

Teak Software (legal entity Teak Systems Incorporated) is a U.S. private software company founded in 2003 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, that provides cloud-based distribution management software and logistics IT services, with a deep specialization in newspaper circulation. The company supports the full distribution lifecycle — automated draw control, route management, handheld driver apps (iOS and Android, plus an Android collection app with Bluetooth printing), GPS-based proof of delivery (TeakTrak), scan-based trading reconciliation against I-Control and Nexxus feeds, accounts receivable/payable, driver payment calculations, eCollections (ACH and card), and ad hoc reporting — all delivered as a hosted SaaS platform with SOC-1 certified quality controls, redundant data centers in multiple U.S. cities, and 24/7 programming and support delivered from India-based engineering teams.

Its core product is the Newspaper Circulation Software system, which competes on configurability (highly customizable draw formulas per location and publication), integration breadth (scan-based trading partners, retail chains, NOVUM digital subscriptions via Flip-Pay), and operational depth (one customer alone processes 43,000+ deliveries and 100,000+ data entries weekly). Adjacent offerings include TeakTrak for Total Market Coverage distribution of flyers/shoppers/pennysavers, the Local eCommerce Marketplace (LocIT) for newspaper-sponsored local retail ecommerce, and Logistics IT Services for WMS/TMS/YMS consulting.

The business model is a monthly cloud-based subscription priced by operation size and feature set, avoiding large upfront customer investments. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, with named logos including the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post and Express, Mitchell's NY World's Finest Delivery Services, and Media Consumer Service Solutions. Marketing relies on the teaksi.com website and customer testimonials rather than paid channels. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment, no funding rounds, and no parent company.

Name

Teak Software

Legal name

Teak Systems Incorporated

Website

https://teaksi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Teak Software (Teak Systems Incorporated) is a Portland-based cloud SaaS vendor that provides newspaper circulation, route management, and logistics IT software to newspaper publishers, independent distributors, and Total Market Coverage operators, with a recent expansion into unified print-and-digital subscriptions via its Flip-Pay NOVUM partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Subscription-based Software: Cloud-based subscription model where clients pay for access to the Teak platform without large initial investments. Costs are related to the size of the operation and features required. Clients avoid maintaining technical staff as Teak provides the service structure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Teak Software (operating as Teak Systems Incorporated) develops and delivers a cloud-based distribution management software suite primarily for newspaper publishers and independent distributors. The core offering is a hosted Newspaper Circulation Software system that handles automated draw control, route management, handheld delivery apps, scan-based trading integration, accounts receivable/payable, and driver payment processing on a subscription basis, complemented by TeakTrak GPS tracking, LocIT ecommerce marketplace, logistics IT consulting, and the NOVUM unified print/digital subscription platform.

Product overview

Teak Software offers a cloud-based distribution management software suite delivered as a hosted service. The core product is the Newspaper Circulation Software system, complemented by specialized modules including TeakTrak for GPS-based distribution tracking, Local eCommerce Marketplace (LocIT) for turnkey ecommerce, Logistics IT Services for logistics consulting, and NOVUM for unified print/digital subscription management. The platform supports handheld mobile applications for Android and iOS devices, integrates with scan-based trading processors (I-Control, Nexxus), and incorporates features for automated draw control, accounts receivable/payable, driver payment processing, and ad hoc reporting. The subscription model provides access to the full suite without requiring client-side technical infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TeakTrak: GPS-based field sales and door-to-door tracking app for Total Market Coverage distribution activities including flyers, shoppers and pennysavers.
• NOVUM

Products and services

• Newspaper Circulation Software Comprehensive cloud-based system for newspaper publishers and independent distributors supporting both home delivery and single copy operations, including automated draw control, handheld device support, scan-based trading integration, accounts receivable/payable, driver payment processing, and ad hoc reporting.
• TeakTrak GPS-based field sales and door-to-door tracking application for Total Market Coverage distribution of flyers, shoppers, and pennysavers, providing proof of delivery through maps and photos, driver scheduling, payment calculations, and advertiser access to distribution maps.
• Local eCommerce Marketplace (LocIT) Turnkey ecommerce website and routing/distribution system enabling newspapers to host local retail marketplaces with integrated delivery support, including US Postal Service, UPS, and Federal Express for out-of-area shipments.
• Logistics IT Services IT consulting and implementation services for logistics operations including procurement logistics, production logistics, and delivery logistics, covering areas such as WMS, TMS, YMS, fulfillment centers, and third-party logistics integration.
• NOVUM Unified print and digital subscription platform developed through partnership with Flip-Pay, integrating Teak's print subscription management with Flip-Pay's digital subscription tools for comprehensive publisher subscription management including route optimization, delivery driver apps, carrier billing, and single copy/returns management.
• Android Delivery App Mobile application for delivery routes on Android devices, automatically receiving route information and supporting real-time draw adjustments and returns reporting.
• iPhone Delivery App Mobile application for delivery routes on iOS devices, automatically receiving route information for drivers.
• Android Collection App Mobile application for collection routes on Android devices, with Bluetooth printer support for on-the-spot invoice printing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 43,000 separate deliveries and 100,000 separate data entries managed each week
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Flip-PaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOVUM partnership combines TEAK's comprehensive print-focused subscription management tools with Flip-Pay's industry-leading digital subscription platform. This innovative product delivers a market-leading solution for publishers to manage both print and digital subscriptions through a single, cohesive platform. Includes route optimization, delivery driver apps, carrier billing, and single copy returns management.
• I-ControlsupportingTechnology or IntegrationData integration partnership enabling scan-based trading capabilities. Teak has data links with I-Control to eliminate time-consuming manual data entry in the circulation management process. Part of comprehensive scan-based trading integration supporting comparison of sales based on returns vs. scans.
• NexxussupportingTechnology or IntegrationData integration partnership for scan-based trading capabilities. Similar to I-Control partnership, provides data links enabling elimination of manual data entry and comparison of sales based on returns vs. scans.
• Retail Chain PartnerssupportingTechnology or IntegrationData integration with several retail chains for scan-based trading. These partnerships enable time-saving data exchange, eliminating manual data entry and allowing side-by-side comparison of sales based on returns vs. scans across retail locations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Naviga: Leading provider of circulation, subscription, and content management software for newspaper publishers. Teak's NOVUM platform explicitly targets Naviga customers with a migration path, making it the most direct competitor in the same product category.
• MediaNews Group (Press+ / circulation tech): Newspaper publishing group that historically developed and operated in-house circulation systems. Teak's positioning directly targets publishers who have outgrown in-house or legacy circulation systems, making it a direct alternative.

Emerging players

• WorkWave Route Manager: Route management and delivery routing software for field service and distribution businesses. Overlaps with Teak's route optimization, driver tracking, and proof-of-delivery capabilities, though WorkWave serves a broader field-service market beyond newspapers.
• Route4Me: Route optimization and last-mile delivery management software. Comparable to Teak's automated draw control, route optimization, and proof-of-delivery features, but serving a broader SMB distribution market.
• Print Software (CirculationPro / publisher tooling): Niche provider of newspaper and publication circulation software for independent publishers. A smaller direct competitor to Teak in the same newspaper circulation product category.

Broad incumbents

• Salesforce Industries (Media & Communications Cloud): Major enterprise CRM and vertical SaaS platform with media and communications industry clouds. Represents the broad SaaS competitive threat to Teak as publishers modernize on standardized enterprise platforms.
• Manhattan Associates: Enterprise WMS, TMS, and supply chain software provider serving large distribution and logistics operations. Overlaps with Teak's logistics IT services product line at the high end of the market.
• Descartes Systems Group: Large logistics technology vendor offering route planning, fleet management, and delivery optimization. Comparable to Teak's logistics IT services wedge and TeakTrak GPS capabilities, but operating at a much larger enterprise scale.
• MediaOcean: Large media technology platform serving advertisers, agencies, and publishers. Adjacent to Teak's newspaper operations, with overlap in publisher advertiser reporting and media workflow management.
• Pitney Bowes (SendPro / shipping & mailing): Established vendor in mail, shipping, and document workflow technology. Overlaps with Teak's local eCommerce marketplace (LocIT) on shipping integrations (USPS, UPS, FedEx) and broader distribution operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/teaksystems
• Facebookfacebook.com/teaksi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/teak-systems-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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